Passive listening (watching Netflix with English subtitles) is not enough. You need active, strategic practice.
Use the 2-3 minutes before the first play to activate your schema . Underline keywords in the questions. Predict what you will hear. If question 3 asks for “the two reasons the manager rejected the proposal,” you know exactly when to perk up your ears.
The IB English B Higher Level (HL) listening component is a critical part of . Valued at 25 marks (25% of your final grade), this one-hour exam tests your ability to understand complex, authentic spoken English across various contexts and themes. Exam Structure & Format